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QuoteTheRaven424
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An Update... - UPDATED 5/6 - HERE WE GO!!!!!
Hey guys
Just wanted to pass along a quick update on us. Nothing too alarming, but wanted to pass it along.
Yesterday, Christine went in for a regular checkup on the pregnancy and they found that her blood pressure was elevated. It had been borderline the week before, and they had asked her to monitor it three times a day. At home, her BP seemed fine, but it shot up in the doctor's office. Again, nothing off the chart, but high enough. They chalked it up to nerves, but what concerned them was a concentration of protein in her urine sample. And a blood test showed a slightly low platet level. High blood pressure, protein in the urine and low platelets are symptoms of pre-eclampsia, which can be dangerous if it escalates, both to her and the twins.
She was admitted to the hospital. Upon admitting her, they also found that, even though her cervix is still closed, she was having small contractions. She could barely feel them, but they gave her an injection to stop the contractions, and also a shot of steroids to enhance the growth of the twins' lungs, in case she goes into labor in the short-term.
Right now, she is stable and in a room. Her BP is monitored regularly and it looks great. They will be keeping her for at least today, and likely into the weekend, if not longer. They want to assess how advanced the pre-eclampsia already is (it sounds like it's in its early stages), and also want to see if it rapidly progresses. Everyone is different in how it progresses, and there is neither a cause for it, nor a cure to slow it. If they see she is progressing fast, they will take the twins. She will be 34 weeks Sunday, so the chances are good for survival if they were to come soon, but ideally, they want to stave her off as long as they can - probably around 36 weeks (May 18).
I will pass another update in the coming days.
Don
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5/2
Quick Update:
It looks like if all goes well, she'll be home tomorrow (5/3). Her pressure was a little high last night, but it came down this morning. They haven't given us the protein results yet - should have those this morning.
When she comes home, she'll be on total bed rest and a strict diet. She'll also have to go to the doc a couple of times a week, and they can determine if and when she has to go back in to the hospital.
We're of the feeling that if she has to go back again in the next week, they should just keep her there and schedule a section at 36 weeks or so, or whenever they feel appropriate, so we don't have to keep doing this back and forth. She'll be 34 weeks on Sunday.
I will keep you updated.
Don
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5/3
Just a quick update. She's still stable. However, if her tests come back drastically different tomorrow than they did today, the twins may be born in the next couple of days, at 34 weeks.
It's pretty much day to day, now.
Will keep you posted.
Don
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5/5
Things are looking really good. They managed to stabilize her pre-eclampisa. BP and protein levels are normal. They were concerned that her platelet levels were dropping, but they gave her an IV and the numbers spiked nicely. If they continue to do so (she's still hooked up to the IV), they may be able to hold her for another week, which would be awesome, and would lilkely mean that the twins would not have to spend any time in the NICU. Also, the more the platelet levels improve, the better the chance that she can be awake during the section. If they continued to drop, she'd have to be knocked out.
But she's doing really good and they don't see her delivering for another week, but are still taking it one day at a time.
Thanks for all the support.
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5/6
We've just learned that based on Christine's latest test results, everything is still fine, but since a lot of the results are borderline, the doctors don't want to wait for it to become an emergency situation, and are confident at her delivering at just over 34 weeks.
Therefore, she is scheduled to deliver at 7:45 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Someone will be on tomorrow at some point to spread the news.
Message edited 5/6/2008 3:21:15 PM.
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JenniferEver
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Re: An Update...
Many  for Christine and the twins.
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pinky
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Re: An Update...
Hang in there, she's in good hands and they caught it before she went into full blown labor.
Many  to you and Boosh.
Keep us posted!
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Kissy331
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Christine is in good hands!!! Hopefully they can hold her off another 3 weeks
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BigB
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Hey Don & Christine!
Everything is going to be fine! So much work went into having these babies! Many twins are born between 32-34 weeks! They are just a bit smaller!
My love to you both! 
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chikita315
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Sending a ton of prayers to you guys!!
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bicosi
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Many that things go smoothly and those little girls stay put for a few more weeks. It's good that they caught the preeclampsia early. to Boosh!
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neener1211
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Sounds like they have everything under control, many prayers for you, your wife and the twins!
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The fact that she is almost 34 weeks is so great!!! I'm praying that they can hold off another 2 weeks!
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keep us updated
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QuoteTheRaven424
22 Months?!!!!
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Re: An Update...
yeah, the general feeling is that the heartbeats are strong - her cervix is closed and the BP is under control.
She'll likely be sent home this weekend, pending blood and urine results. And then be on bedrest for the duration
last time we checked the weights, they were measuring close to 5 a piece
i know it's tough to determine the weights
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for you guys
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sunflowerjesss
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Don, thanks for the update! I hope Christine stays well and those twins can hold off on making their debut for a couple of weeks!!
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thanks for the update. Hoping things go well and the  stay in place for a bit longer
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stayandjohn
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pinkandblue
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Re: An Update...
Posted by QuoteTheRaven424
yeah, the general feeling is that the heartbeats are strong - her cervix is closed and the BP is under control.
She'll likely be sent home this weekend, pending blood and urine results. And then be on bedrest for the duration
last time we checked the weights, they were measuring close to 5 a piece
i know it's tough to determine the weights
GREAT weight for twins at 34 weeks 
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